Senior Project Controls Lead – Data Center (On‑Site)

Jacobs; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 123,600 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO for salaried employees

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Sr Project Controls Professional for a site-based assignment with multiple U.S. locations. The role focuses on cost control, EVMS, forecasting, and schedule integration within a dynamic project controls team.

You will lead cost tracking, progress reporting, and data integrity across contractors and vendors, ensuring accurate forecasts and compliance with contracts while traveling as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in project controls with a strong focus on cost management and field operations.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel for on-site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, monitoring, and forecasting of project cost and progress metrics.
• Manage all cost control elements, including Budget development and updates, Scope change tracking, Expenditure and forecast reporting.
• Maintain accurate data in cost control systems and tools.
• Analyze revenue and cost performance and recommend corrective actions to project and construction managers.
• Review and approve contractor pay applications, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Track and report on construction progress using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Coordinate with contractors to collect and upload weekly progress data into project systems.

Skills

Cost management

Earned Value Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance

Tools

Oracle

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

EcoSys

Unifier

Synchro

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Sr Project Controls Professional for a site-based assignment with multiple U.S. locations. The role focuses on cost control, EVMS, forecasting, and schedule integration within a dynamic project controls team.

You will lead cost tracking, progress reporting, and data integrity across contractors and vendors, ensuring accurate forecasts and compliance with contracts while traveling as required.